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FDA Bans Most Flavored Vaping Cartridges

FDA Bans Most Flavored Vaping Cartridges

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- The Federal Drug Administration is banning most flavored e-cigarette cartridges. The announcement comes just days after The Dallas County Department confirmed it’s first vaping related death. Doctor Phil Huang Director for the Dallas County Health Department says vaping has become a growing concern for teens, with a whole new generation of kids becoming…MORE

“Affluenza Teen” Released from Custody Following “Weak Positive” on Drug Test

“Affluenza Teen” Released from Custody Following “Weak Positive” on Drug Test

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – Ethan Couch, the so-called “affluenza teen,” was released from custody Friday after being arrested earlier in the week on a probation violation. According to the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office, the drug patch Ethan Couch wore for monitoring showed a “weak positive” for THC. The probation department said they “did not have…MORE

US Sending 3,000 More Troops to Mideast as Reinforcements

US Sending 3,000 More Troops to Mideast as Reinforcements

WASHINGTON (AP) – The United States is sending nearly 3,000 more Army troops to the Mideast in the volatile aftermath of the killing of an Iranian general in a strike ordered by President Donald Trump. Defense officials said the troops are from the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. They are in addition to…MORE

Dallas Police Monitoring “Local Interests” Following Killing of Iranian Leader

Dallas Police Monitoring “Local Interests” Following Killing of Iranian Leader

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Police Department is in touch with Federal partners following this week’s killing of Iranian military leader Qasem Soleimani. President Trump ordered the deadly airstrike. “While U.S. interests abroad are likely at greater risk following the killing of Qasem Soleimani overnight, we are in touch with our local, state and federal partners to monitor and protect…MORE